NEW
New in Swedish Theaters: A tough nut to crack, an art installation for a very small audience
New in Global Theaters: Purists will mind how the story’s been changed to fit dramatic purposes, but it’s engaging, including the performances; Andrew Scott stands out
New on Netflix: The two parallel stories don’t gel all that well, but the filmmakers build up to an exciting climax
RECENT
On the verge of becoming too mushy at times, but it has a ring of truth to it and always finds the right path back on track
Few laughs; plenty of horror, but the film only gets increasingly noisy, with so-so effects
The ending is spectacular, but the film’s thrills are for the most part more cheap than genuinely exciting
OLDER
Death Wish V: The Face of Death
Premiered in 1994: Boredom sets in, even if the filmmakers add bizarre touches
Premiered in 1987: Dumb as always, but well paced at times
Premiered in 1985: Never dull, but moronic and tasteless, with a lengthy final showdown that turns Kersey into a kind of well-armed Rambo
LONGER REVIEWS
New in Global Theaters: Increasingly twisted and funny, while maintaining its suspense.
Premiered in 1973: There’s a charm combined with a pinch of darkness that makes it seem more authentic than you might expect
New in Global Theaters: Seth Rogen is first-rate as the thoroughly miserable Joe